What’s different about the Hut on the Hill @theforestapproach! Simply …. Everything.

It’s where the magic happens, and children can be children- through play and self-chosen activities. First, the child is the centre of our practice with parents & educators, and they will have the best starting point possible. The Forest Approach is an inspirational process that offers all learners opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment, incorporating Forest School skills, a specialised approach that sits within and complements the broader context of outdoor learning.

The Forest Approach, led by a forest leader, aims to provide a holistic education for all children in their outdoor environment; learning is enhanced by the fantastic views surrounding our base camp. Some learning experiences are loosely structured to accommodate interests and curiosity. An environment to help children connect with nature and spend more time outdoors with experienced Early-Years educators and Forest Leaders.

Funding plus sustainability fee (term time) 

This environment is solely outside; we will explore the children’s sense of wonder about nature while teaching basic environmental and natural/forest principles. We promote emotional intelligence, empowering children and building relationships. We teach respect for all living beings and how to minimise our impact on the earth. Children will explore, take risks, build, and make observations….and along the way, they will build self-reliance and a passion for learning and gain skills necessary to prepare them for school and their lives.